Computer Aided Design/Drafting, AS

Industry and Technology Division
www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech

The computer aided design/drafting program prepares students for employment in career fields utilizing computer aided drafting (CAD) processes and provides upgrade opportunities for currently employed personnel. By completing the degree or certificate requirements, the student will gain proficiency in sketching, manual and CAD fundamentals, three dimensional design and modeling, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Competencies will be assessed regularly by student performance using industry standard computer hardware and software. Students completing the program may expect to enter industry as CAD draftsperson in mechanical, electronic, or related industrial fields.

At least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree must be completed at El Camino College.

For Gainful Employment program information, please visit www.elcamino.edu/academics/indtech/cadd/.

Required Core: 23.5

CADD 5 - Introduction to Mechanical Drafting 3 units
CADD 7 - Solid Modeling, Assemblies and Two Dimensional (2D) Drawings 3 units
CADD 28 - Parametric Three Dimensional (3D) Modeling and Assemblies 2 units
CADD 31 - Orientation to CATIA 2 units
CADD 32 - Product Modeling with CATIA 2 units
CADD 33 - Analyses and Simulations with CATIA 2 units
CADD 37 - Advanced CATIA Functions 2 units
CADD 43 - Design Process and Concepts 4.5 units
CADD 45 - Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing 3 units

3-4 units from:

ECHT 11 - Introduction to Electronics 3 units
ECHT 22 - Basic Electronic Fabrication 3 units
MTT 16 - General Metals 3 units
MTT 46 - Basic Machine Tool Operation 3 units
MTT 101 - Introduction to Conventional and CNC Machining 4 units
WELD 15 - Basic Welding for Allied Fields 3 units
ART 141 - Digital Art Fundamentals 3 units
ART 144 - 3D Modeling and Animation 3 units
CIS 13 - Computer Information Systems 3 units

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Computer Aided Design/Drafting, AS

Required Core: 23.5

3-4 units from:

Total Units: 26.5 - 27.5